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Saturday, 26 January 2013

Sweet Friend

Hi guys! I thought it was about time to show something with some ribbon on it! I had almost forgotten about this one as it was the very first card I made with the JustRite Lace Medallion set. I started with a piece of Teresa Collins decorative paper (I love the text in the polka dots!) as my background. I thought I would carry it all the way through so I stamped the lace background and the Lace medallion on top of it with a black archival ink pad. I love how it matches but still looks so different. I cut the medallion out with the matching die, but the background stamp, I cut by hand as it doesn't have a coordinating die for it. Before I layered those two up, I cut a faux nestie out of black card to layer my medallion die on. This added a bit of definition between the two lacy pieces. In the background, I added a smaller piece of script paper (also from Teresa Collins) with a few mats. I used some seam binding in London Tan colour and wrapped it around the left side of the card. I tied a messy bow and added some black jute twine underneath it. I used a glue dot to add my bow to the corner. I cut some felt with the Spiral Flower Four die and rolled a pretty flower to add to the centre of my bow. I added a black flatback pearl to the centre. I stamped my sentiment (from Grand Sentiments by JustRite) on some matching card (it's a brownish peach colour) and cut it out with one of the smaller nested Medallion dies. I very lightly inked the edges with Black Soot and mounted it in the middle of the medallion to complete my focal element. I used some black rhinestone swirls as an accent to the top corner of the card. I added a double mat of black card and pierced the inner layer to neatly finish my card. Finished dimensions are 7 1/4" x 8 1/4" in size.

Don't forget to tune in to Sam's shows on Create and Craft today at 10 am and 4pm. I hear she has some crackin' demos planned! All for now, Sue x

Morning Sue well this card is stunning i love it. The colours are wonderfull together. The stamp set you have used are great ive got the madalion but not the background one. I love the felt flowers that you make. Take care Sue xx

Hi Sue, what a fantastic card , love the papers used as well as the colour scheme. Lol Lynne M x x Ps Cully is much better after scaring us with a rushed visit to the vets, eating now and almost back to her mischievous self. Tilly missed playing with her sister. x x x lol fur babies

Hi Sue. This card is beautiful. Love everything about it. The background printed paper is gorgeous isn't it. At first glance what I actually saw was the tan coloured pattern on the background with some small bits of text, if that makes sense, and had to look again when you mentioned the polka dots to find them. Take care.

Hi Sue. This card is beautiful. Love everything about it. The background printed paper is gorgeous isn't it. At first glance what I actually saw was the tan coloured pattern on the background with some small bits of text, if that makes sense, and had to look again when you mentioned the polka dots to find them. Take care.

morning SueI love the colour scheme today reminds me very much of the 30s era (not that I was around then). I also love the background print so definitely a tick from me. I have not as yet been brave enough to try cutting felt but really must have a go.Janet xps thank you for the reminder - just hope that C&C have got their act together so I can watch via the laptop as I couldn't see your last shows for some reason or other.

It's another gentle stunner. Love everything about it, albeit I'm not really clear how you've done the background....... I'm sure I'll suss it eventually..Have set Sam's shows to record as I'll be trudging out in the snow for some essential shopping.

Yet another amazing card - love the look of the lace and the coordinating colours work lovely together. Have a lovely weekend - hopefully we will have the big thaw here today thank goodness! YvonneMayxx

Hello Sue,Really beautiful card, these lacy stamps are so gorgeous the datail on them is amazing. love the colours you have used and the felt flower and ribbon give a lovely finish.Saw Sams 10am show she was briliant.Hope you have a good weekend.Love Brenda Lel x

What a gorgeous card Sue, it's stunning! I love the swirly letter sentiments & it was lovely to see your swirly pearls, ribbon & bow back again! Very effective to stamp on patterned paper then put card behind the medallion stamp images & cut around it for a background. Smashing! xx Love Karen xx

Afternoon Sue and all blog followers. This is a very pretty card Sue. I would also like to know how the flowers were made. I have been inspired to buy some microbeads today after seeing how you use them and how effective they look Kathy

Lovely card Sue, felt flower really cute. Tried Hobbycraft felt to die cut flowers and it was rubbish but Sams wool felt is just perfect for die cutting, a different class all together from Hobbycraft.

Drat, missed the C&C demos, because I was out all day, and couldn't get here first thing this morning. I'mhere now, and it was worth the wait, this card is beautiful. Now I want Spellbinders to do an all over die with half inch wide circles in it, so we can layer up background fabrics to poke through!

Hi Sue,Like Hazel, I got a malware warning when I tried looking at the blog this morning, but hopefully all is well now. I was a bit nervous of trying again - but just couldn't resist in the end!Your card today is just gorgeous - very much my cup of tea. Best thing is I've just ordered the lace background stamp, so will be able to try this one when it arrives.Enjoyed Sam's shows very much,Sue xx

Hi Sue, Niiiiice card! Think I will try and make your background paper by inking Ali Reeve's large polka dot mask and placing it on script paper and running thru the GC to transfer the ink to the paper.

Hi Suewhat a cracking card. Never thought to stamp the lace on patterned paper. Looks amazing. Some very clever layering going on here. Brill job. Well the felt flower just the right finishing touch. Born again spellbinderNadine hug xxxnzillingworth@hotmail.com

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